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Meldon Viaduct – Dartmoor National Park loop from Lydford

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Meldon Viaduct – Dartmoor National Park loop from Lydford

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5.0

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Meldon Viaduct – Dartmoor National Park loop from Lydford

03:25

48.7km

700m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: June 19, 2026

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Your route passes through protected areas

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Dartmoor National Park

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Bus stop

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4.60 km

Lake Viaduct

Highlight • Bridge

One of two viaducts on the Granite Way, Lake Viaduct is an impressive granite span with nine arches. Built for the now-closed railway reaching from Plymouth to Okehampton, the viaduct …

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16.6 km

Meldon Viaduct

Highlight • Bridge

Constructed from iron, the Meldon Viaduct was built in 1874 to carry rail passengeacross the West Okement River. The viaduct was in operation until the 1990s.

Today, the viaduct forms …

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26.8 km

Finch Foundry

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Now under the care of the National Trust, Finch Foundry is hidden away in the pretty village of Sticklepath. This incredible water-powered forge is still operable and it’s now used …

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31.2 km

The Tors Inn

Highlight • Pub

Another nice boozer..filthy burgers.

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33.9 km

Tramlines Bridleway

Highlight (Segment) • River

Lovely track along through the trees and down to the river. Watch out for the gates and dog walkers and busy times.

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39.7 km

Granit Way Picnic Area

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43.8 km

Meldon Viaduct on the Granite Way

Highlight • Bridge

Good view of the dam at meldon reservoir

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44.3 km

Dartmoor National Park

Highlight • Lake

Meandering river valleys, expansive moorland, ancient history, and green countryside where wild ponies roam free – Dartmoor is a unique place to cycle. Covering a 368 sq mi (953 sq …

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48.7 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

22.8 km

17.1 km

6.44 km

2.09 km

188 m

106 m

Surfaces

23.5 km

16.5 km

4.62 km

4.08 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (310 m)

Lowest point (160 m)

Weather

Today

Friday 19 June

19°C

11°C

25 %

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Meldon Viaduct – Dartmoor National Park loop from Lydford

Lake Viaduct

Meldon Viaduct

Finch Foundry

The Tors Inn

Tramlines Bridleway

Granit Way Picnic Area

Meldon Viaduct on the Granite Way

Dartmoor National Park

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